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General QuestionsQ: Why are your products more expensive than others?
A: Classic Design Concepts has always been committed to giving you the most superior products in the automotive restyling industry. For that reason, we use only the very best materials to produce some of the highest quality products for our customers. Our attention to quality, fit and finish puts us at the top of our class. Our track record speaks for itself, less than 1% of our products have ever been returned due to manufacturer defects! We are so confident in our products that we offer a 3-year limited manufacturer warranty on ALL of our products.
Q: Why purchase CDC products when there are similar products for less?
A: While there are a great deal of products available to you, a large quantity of them are manufactured in lower quality materials with processes that are below OE standards, resulting in uneven fit, low-quality finish and overall inferior products. We engineer our parts to fit perfectly every time, using only the best materials available. We also develop our products with the average garage mechanic in mind, using mostly factory mounting points making every product as easy to install as possible. We provide detailed installation instructions with every product we ship, which are listed online for your convenience. Should you have any difficulties, we also provide you with free technical support, from our very knowledgeable staff, via telephone or email.
We also offer same day shipping for regularly stocked items. If we receive your order by 2:00 EST, it will be shipped out the same day at no extra cost!
Q: Do I have to permanently modify my car?
A: Only a handful of our products require permanent modification to your vehicle, so if you ever wanted to return your car to stock, in most cases (with our products), it is simply a matter of removing those products.
Q: Is there a flat rate shipping charge for all items?
A: The shipping charges for each individual item have been calculated based on an average cost per item shipping to anywhere in the Continental United States (not including Hawaii, Alaska, or Canada). When shipping outside of the United States, additional charges may apply. Please contact us for rate quotes. NOTE: When shipping outside the United States, customs and duties may apply, please contact your local municipalities for more details.
Q: I placed my order online and my order status still says "Pending Approval", does that mean there is a problem with my credit card?
A: No, we only process your credit card when your item ships. If we have any difficulties processing your card, you will be notified via phone or email right away. Once your item ships, you will be notified vial email with tracking number for your convenience.
05-09 Mustang Related Products
Mustang GT/V6 (2005-09) C-pillar Close outs Q: How are the Closeouts manufactured and what materials are used?
A: Same process as our headliners using the same material as OE headliner.
Q: What is the purpose?
A: To close out the backside of our Smooth C-Pillar Scoops.
Q: How do the Closeouts attach to the vehicle?
A: The scoops are applied with 3M acrylic foam tape.
Q: Can they be used with other Scoops?
A: Yes. We market them to be used with ours, but yes they will work with any scoop.
Q: What colors are available?
A: Charcoal only at this time.
Q: How long is the installation?
A: 10 min.
Mustang GT/V6 (2005-09)Chin Spoilers
Q: How are the Chin Spoilers manufactured and what materials are used?
A: RIM (Reaction Injection Molding) Urethane.
Q: Do they come painted?
A: They are all available painted black with a light texture. They are also available raw.
Q: Do they require any special preparation to be painted?
A: No. They can be painted by any professional body shop. To be treated the same as a flexible bumper cover.
Q: How do the Chin Spoilers attach?
A: All 3 chin spoilers use 3M acrylic foam tape and utilize (2) factory screw locations on the inside of the fascia. The Aggressive Chin uses an additional 7 Stainless Steel ¼”-20 bolts. The V6 uses 4 addition self tapping screws.
Q: Does my fascia need to be altered?
A: V6-No. Classic-No. Aggressive – Yes. The aggressive chin requires a portion of the fascia to be trimmed away.
Q: Why does the fascia need to be trimmed for the Aggressive Chin?
A: The fascia needs to be trimmed to create a larger opening for air, a more aggressive look. This large opening is ideal for mounting an intercooler behind.
Mustang GT/V6 Shaker System (2005-09)
Q: How is the Shaker manufactured and what materials are used?
A: The Scoop is cast aluminum and powder coated black. The Engine cover is vacuum formed with PCABS. The Air Tubes are blow molded with polypropylene. All Brackets are 1/8" steel and E coated to prevent rust and corrosion. The "Mustang" badges are stamped aluminum. The Trim Rings, (upper and lower) are injection molded ABS.
Q: How does the Engine Cover attach to the Engine?
A: There is a steel bracket on the bottom side of the Engine Cover near the front that attaches to the throttle body with original fasteners. There is also a rubber mounted ball stud located at the rear of the intake manifold.
Q: How does the Trim Ring attach?
A: The Trim Ring is taped to the top surface of the hood with a 3M acrylic foam tape. The two halves of the rings snap together to ease with installation, and then they are riveted together.
Q: How does the system work?
A: Fresh air is introduced through the Aluminum Scoop and funneled to the Upper Air Tube of the Shaker. The air is then transferred from the Upper Air Tube to the Lower Air Tube that snaps into the factory Air Box. At this point the air is supplied to the high flow filter along with air from the factory location.
Q: Is the integrity of the hood compromised by cutting a hole in it?
A: NO. There is an indentation that was engineered on the bottom side of the hood specifically for this cut-out.
Q: Can the Shaker system be used with an aftermarket cold air intake (CAI) system?
A: The CDC Shaker system is a true cold air intake system, with no better place to pull cold air from than from the top of the hood. However, the Shaker can be used in conjunction with other aftermarket CAI systems if desired, but modification may be required to both the Shaker ducting and the CAI. Many CAI kits are designed with a 'shroud' around the filter. The ducting provided with the CDC Shaker can still be used with this shroud, but you will be required to cut a hole in the shroud, and you may have to shorten the length of the Shaker ducting depending on the overall size of the shroud.
Q: Can the Shaker system be adapted to work with a supercharger?
A: The Shaker system can be adapted to most centrifugal-type supercharger kits currently available, but it will require modification of the Shaker Engine Cover as well as some fabrication of the air tube. To date, we have successfully mated the system to cars with both the Vortech and ATI ProCharger superchargers. In these cases, the Shaker's engine cover required trimming to fit around the new/relocated components, and custom ducting had to be fabricated to extend from the Shaker-providing ducting to the supercharger's filter. The Shaker system will not work with a roots-type supercharger.
Q: Do you have any dyno results for the '05+ Shaker systems?
A: No. Based on previous experience, we have seen an average of 2% to 3% gain in HP. However, it is difficult to achieve a true 'gain' number on a dyno, as you cannot replicate the high wind speeds (and wind volume) the Shaker sees at highway and/or racing speeds. There is a modest increase of performance do to the high flow filter included in the kit as well as an added source of cool air. A more substantial gain in performance can be achieved through retuning as with all cold air intake systems for the '05-'06 Mustang. If styling is your main objective the Shaker does not require a retune or computer re-flash.
Q: Is water or inclement weather driving a concern with the '05+ Shaker?
A: No. The system was designed with water management as a top priority. The Engine cover includes four drain holes with attached high-temp rubber tubing to direct water away from the engine. Further, water escape holes have been designed in the ductwork, allowing any water to escape prior to reaching the factory air box. If water does make it to the air box it will drain out the bottom.
Q: Will the Shaker work with my 2005+ V6 Mustang?
A: CDC offers two systems one for the GT Mustang and another for V6 vehicles.
Q: How much space is there between the factory fuel rail and the bottom side of the Engine Cover?
A: When measured from the top of the factory fuel rail, just forward of the factory connectors on the driver's side:
- Top of fuel rail to highest point of the factory components is 1 7/8"
- Top of the fuel rail to the bottom side of the Shaker Engine Cover is 2 3/4"
Q: What happens if you crash in a vehicle with a GLASSBACK?
A: No structure is removed when installing the GLASSBACK on the Mustang! All the roof structure is along the roof edges and no cross member exists. The glass itself reacts like a windshield and if the glass breaks it is held together with the laminate that is built into the glass. We did crash test the Mustang, FMVSS 216 and it met and/or exceeded Federal and OE standards.
Q: Doesn't the GLASSBACK cause the car to get hot?
A: The glass uses the same architectural technology as some high tech glass buildings. The glass has a built in laminate. This solar absorbing laminate actually absorbs the heat and minimizes the penetration of heat and damaging UV's into the interior of the vehicle. Air movement whisks the heat from the vehicle. In fact, the technology protects your interior better than the windshield and side glass.
Q: Will the GLASSBACK Roof leak?
A: NO. The glass is 100% sealed with Urethane. The Urethane is made by SIKA which is an Original Equipment Certified Material. This high performance material seals the surfaces completely eliminating any possible leaking issues.
94-04 Mustang Related Products Q: How long will it take to install a classic light bar?
A: 1.5 to 2 hours.
Q: Do I have to weld or drill when installing the Classic Light Bar?
A: No welding is necessary when installing the Light Bar, but you must drill "B" pillar and trim panel.
Q: What is a core charge on the Classic Sequential Taillights?
A: A $75.00 refundable charge that will be credited back once the original factory wiring harness and flasher have been returned.
Q: How hard is it to install the Classic Sequential Taillights?
A: The process only takes about half an hour. The procedure includes replacing the factory harness with the Classic Design Concepts (CDC) harness.
Q: What mufflers does CDC use for the side exhaust?
A: Super Turbo Dynomax.
Q: Is the exhaust piping stainless steel?
A: No, the piping is aluminized steel. The tips for 94-98 are stainless steel and 99-00 are cast aluminum.
Q: How many watts in the 1999 driving lights?
A: 70 Watts per light.
Q: Do the driving lights come in colors?
A: No, but there is one clear driving and one yellow tint fog on each side.
Q: Will the driving lights fit 94-98?
A: Yes, the quad driving lights will fit 94-98.
Q: Does the Classic Speedster Tonneau Cover fold in half?
A: No.
Q: Can the CDC Speedster Tonneau Cover be stored in your trunk?
A: No.
Q: What is the warranty on most Classic Design Concepts products?
A: 3 years.
Q: Is that a Mach 1 Engine with a Cobra blower?
A: No, we replaced the factory Mach 1 Engine with a Cobra Engine. The total conversion cost was just under $20,000.00 dollars.
Q: What kind and what size wheels do you have on the Mach 1?
A: We have Magnum 500 Wheels by Wheel Vintiques on the Red Mach 1. We have 17x8 with a 5 1/4" backspace on the front and 18x9 with a 6 1/4" backspace on the rear.
Q: Will the Shaker System work with a Supercharger?
A: As long as the factory intake is unchanged the Shaker System will fit. Currently CDC has duct work available for supercharged systems. We offer duct work that goes from an oval to a 4" round tube which will work on most supercharger applications.
Q: What modifications can be done so the system will work with the 69 or 70 Mustang?
A: The only piece of the Shaker System that will fit the 69 or 70 Mustang is the cast aluminum scoop. All other pieces require original 69-70 pieces. These pieces are available from Factory Muscle Parts. 813-626-1912.
Q: When will the 96-98 Shaker System be available?
A: Now available.
Q: Will the Shaker System be available for the V6 Mustang?
A: Yes, the V6 Shaker system is currently available for the 99-04 body style vehicles. Please note 2003/4 V6's require the purchase of a GT Hood, because in 2003 & 4 Ford Motor Company changed the V6 hood to the 2002 Cobra Hood and the CDC appliqué does not work with the Cobra style hood.
Q: How do I account for the shortage of threads in the alternator housing?
A: You can compensate for the shortage by installing a M6-1.0 Helicol. Install helicoil into alternator housing, stopping when top of Helicoil is flush with surface of alternator. Use a high-strength thread locker when installing Helicoil.
Q: Will your CDC Shaker Kit work with a stock Mach 1 Hood?
A: Our Shaker System will not work with the factory Mach 1 Hood. The CDC Shaker will sit to low and too far back in the factory hood's opening. Modifying the mounting brackets to adjust the Shaker in the factory hood will alter the relationship of the Shaker to the air filter housing, thus rendering the CDC Shaker Air Tube unusable and the system non-functioning.
Q: How much power does the Shaker System Add?
A: You get about a 2% increase in power.
Q: Is it possible to purchase the shaker system components separately?
A: You can purchase Shaker components separately, call for pricing.
Q: Does the Shaker System Void My Warranty?
A: As with all of our CDC components we make all attempts to use factory components, hardware and brackets to avoid changing the factory mechanics. As for the Shaker System, we have designed it to route through the factory air box so the mechanics of the air flow to the mass air goes unchanged. CDC has just upgraded the amount of air that is flowing through the factory air box, similar to the system that is used on the factory Mach 1 Mustang those creating a Ram Air System.
Q: Does the Shaker System Require Re-flashing?
A: No, because CDC has maintained the use of the factory air box flashing is NOT required, but to enhance performance it can be done.
Q: Will a cold air system work with the Charger/Magnum Shaker?
A: It will depend on the type of system you already have. The engine cover that comes with the Shaker is intended to go over and cover the factory air box. We replace the top of the air box w/ an adapter that uses an Airraid cone filter. Some of the cold air systems I've seen replace the factory air box entirely, and include a shroud that separates the filter from the rest of the engine bay. These shrouds tend to rise all the way to the underside of the hood. If that is true of yours, then there may not be enough room Shaker's engine cover to fit over that filter and shroud; i.e. - it would probably get sandwiched against the hood. If you could trim that shroud downward to allow clearance of the Shaker's engine cover, then you could probably make the two work together. Another alternative is to re-install the factory air box and use the Airraid cone filter kit we give you. You could then replace the OEM intake ducting with the smooth ducting that came with your cold air system, and have the best of both worlds. It may take some modification to use the two together, but should not be too complicated.
Q: Will CDC be releasing F150 Components for the 2004?
A: Yes, we are targeting a late spring release on the grille first and other components to follow soon after.
Q: Does the Classic Lower Front Fascia come with a lower grille?
A: Yes, a lower grille is included but to complete the package the upper grille needs to be purchased.
Q: Does the Front Fascia include fog lights?
A: No, but they can be purchased through CDC.
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